Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Do you think there are certain times of the year when it's better to find a new job? Think again! In this episode of the Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I bust the myth that waiting until a certain time is the best strategy for job seekers. I share real-life examples to help you discover why taking action now can propel your career forward faster than you ever thought possible and le...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a Navy SEAL commander leave the battlefield to create a multimillion-dollar fitness empire? Join us on the Mid-Career GPS Podcast as we sit down with Alden Mills, a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, successful entrepreneur, and Inc. 500 CEO, who takes us through his extraordinary journey. Alden shares his transformation from leading elite military teams to launchi...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to take full control of your career journey? In this episode of the Mid-Career GPS Podcast, you'll uncover the essential steps to self-direct your professional path confidently and clearly. Join us as I speak with Paula Caligiuri, president of Skiillify and professor at Northwestern University. She shares her transformative experience studying abroad in Italy—a pivotal...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at a job posting and talked yourself out of applying for it? Sure you have! When that internal voice creeps in and starts telling you that you aren’t good enough for the position or there are far more people qualified than you to do the job, it’s time to acknowledge it and kick it to the curb.  In this episode, I’ll share four powerful tips to help you get out...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to harnessing creative energy for career success with Megan Kingery, a multifaceted producer who has mastered the art of navigating career uncertainties. Discover how Megan transitioned from being a doer to a leader, leveraging coaching and strategic planning to align her personal vision with how she's perceived professionally. Gain actionable insights on h...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could take 100% responsibility for your career and transform your leadership style in just three days? Join me on this episode of the Mid-Career GPS Podcast as I share my experience at NextUp's Rising Stars Conference, where over 250 mid-level leaders from the U.S., Canada, and the Netherlands embarked on a career development journey. Discover the three transforma...

Send us Fan Mail There are things you should be doing in today's job market that you wouldn't do four years ago. And some things you wouldn't do last year! Join me as we celebrate 250 episodes of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast. I'll explain why you need to be crystal clear about the value you bring to your current and future organizations. I'll also share how to use AI more st...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine balancing a nursing career, raising young children, and pursuing higher education all at once. Meet the incredible Dr. Teresa Yankanich, who accomplished just that and earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the age of 60. This episode of the Mid-Career GPS Podcast uncovers Teresa's inspiring journey from a business degree to a thriving career in nursing. He...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how approaching your career like an engineering project could transform your professional life? I'm joined by Jeff Perry, author of "The Intentional Engineer - A Guide to a Purpose-Driven Life and Career For Engineers and Technical Professionals," as he reveals the secrets to better job alignment and career satisfaction. Jeff shares his personal and pr...

Send us Fan Mail This is a challenging time for leadership.  If you are in a leadership role, you know how demanding it can be. While you are juggling your current workload, you are tasked with several direct reports and are doing your best to make certain they are being developed and trained to do their jobs better and are ready for their next advancement opportunity.   Unlock the secrets to effe...

Send us Fan Mail When Carole Mac faced unimaginable grief, she chose an extraordinary path to healing: she reinvented herself. This episode brings you Carole's transformative journey, highlighting her resilience and resourcefulness as she built her Mid-Career GPS. Carol's transition is not just a career change but a tale of personal rediscovery, focusing on how nourishing our passions ca...

Send us Fan Mail AI is changing the way we work and our jobs.  In this episode, I'll help you explore the transformative potential of generative AI, poised to reshape job skills by a staggering 68% by 2030, as revealed in Microsoft and LinkedIn's 2024 Work Trend Index. Could AI replace your job? Delving deep, I'll dissect the fears and uncertainties that AI stirs in our professional...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this episode of The Mid-Career GPS as we dive deep into the pervasive issue of perfectionism in the workplace. Our guest, Vitale Hardin, a seasoned expert in leadership and overcoming perfectionism, sheds light on why so many of us find ourselves trapped in the pursuit of unattainable ideals. Discover the detrimental effects of perfectionism on your career trajectory an...

Send us Fan Mail We are all on a journey to find a level of career satisfaction that brings us the greatest joy we’ve ever had in our careers. Chances are, if you are listening to this podcast, you are searching for exactly what your job happiness and satisfaction are. Well, let’s figure that out! Today, I’m joined by Harsha Boralessa, the founder and host of the “Reframe and Reset Your Career” po...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been obsessed with a television show, movie, or book, it’s most likely because it’s telling a great story. So, why wouldn’t you strive to achieve the same kind of interest and engagement when you are interviewing for a new job? Being a powerful storyteller is more important than ever. Whether you are a shy introvert or a magnanimous extrovert, everyone can benefit from b...

Send us Fan Mail Today, you are going to hear my conversation on The Authority Podcast, where I was interviewed by host Ross Romano. You may remember Ross because he was a guest of mine on Episode 220.  Navigating the complex terrain of mid-career development requires a balance of self-awareness and tactical communication—a theme we explore in depth. I delve into the power of career transformation...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like networking wasn't for you? Sue Maitland thought the same until she turned her entire career around and learned how to build a networking strategy that was right for her. Join us for a transformative conversation as Sue shares her riveting tale of conquering networking resistance and how she champions others in building a professional community that upl...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever named a challenge you faced, and then threw it a farewell party? That's exactly what Kevin Lowe did with "Bob" the brain tumor, before his life took a turn into darkness. My guest this week, Kevin Lowe, is a beacon of determination and humor, sharing his extraordinary journey from the brink of losing everything to finding a renewed purpose as a life co...

Send us Fan Mail I met Alethea Felton in the summer of 2010. She was working as an instructional coach for the District of Columbia Public Schools, and I had started as a professional development specialist assigned to work with her and her school.  We worked together for a year before I moved on to a position at the state superintendent’s office, but we kept in touch.  As we saw each other throug...

Send us Fan Mail As I toast a significant birthday milestone this week, I'm revealing the often-unspoken realities of mid-career navigation and age bias. While illegal, it's likely that you will encounter various career situations where your age will be judged and valued. Additionally, you will face age bias at every stage in your career. But how you face it and communicate your value wi...

Send us Fan Mail If you believe you’ve been wrongfully terminated, what do you do? As you process the events that led to your termination and the tremendous emotions you’re feeling, you need a plan to move forward. And you need support and clarity.  Today, I’m joined by Sheryl Scott. We discuss what to do if you believe you’ve been wrongfully terminated and what you should consider if you are read...

Send us Fan Mail We all have a past! Some of it you are proud of, and some of it, well….come on, we all have something we regret or wish we could have done over again. But in this episode, I want to explore how much of your past you are bringing into your job search/leadership.  Trauma is real. Successes are amazing.  And your past doesn’t define you.  In this episode, I’ll teach you a powerful se...

Send us Fan Mail Josef Stetter changed careers nine times and jobs 18 times before he found his dream job. Today, he is known as a career coach extraordinaire who has helped over 11,000 people land their dream job using his unique S.I.G.H. method and helping his clients stand out from their competition by asking questions such as "So what?" and "Who cares?" Josef and I discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled with the silence that follows a job interview? You're not alone, and I'm here to explore why that void exists. In this episode, I'll help you navigate the perplexing world of job interview feedback—or the noticeable absence of it. We're taking a hard look at why your inbox stays empty after you've poured your heart into an interview...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered reshaping your career path but felt unsure about how to translate your experience to new opportunities? If you are looking to make a career pivot and want to know how you can transfer those skills, it must start with you knowing why those skills are needed and confidently communicating why they are valuable to your current or future employer.  If you can’t...